A space to pause, understand, heal and move forward
Specialist psychological therapy, consultation and training for adults and young people, with expertise in trauma, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and life transitions.
What brings you here?
You don't need to know exactly what you need before reaching out.
At Luma, we believe that meaningful change begins with feeling understood, supported and safe.
We provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological therapy for people experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties, with particular expertise in trauma, PTSD and complex trauma.
Our approach is individualised and collaborative. We work with you to understand what you have been through, what is keeping difficulties going and what you need to move forward.
You don't have to navigate it alone.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, trauma, stress, self-esteem or the impact of difficult life experiences, Luma offers a safe and compassionate space to begin making sense of things and develop lasting change.
Something has happened
Trauma, PTSD, difficult experiences or events that continue to affect you.
I'm struggling with how I feel
Anxiety, panic, low mood, stress or feeling overwhelmed.
I'm struggling with myself
Self-esteem, self-criticism, shame, confidence or feeling stuck.
Specialist support for lasting change
Sometimes healing isn't about becoming someone different. It's about gently uncovering what has always been there beneath the layers of experience, protection and survival.
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”
— Albert Camus, Return to Tipasa
Why Luma?
In botany, the Luma apiculata (Chilean Myrtle) is renowned for its unique process of growth and transformation. Unlike most trees, its weather-hardened outer bark naturally peels away, shedding the layers that no longer serve it to reveal a smooth, glowing, vibrant orange trunk underneath. It is a tree defined by deep roots, structural resilience, and constant renewal.
We chose the name Luma because it perfectly reflects our three-fold mission in mental health and professional development:
Psychological Therapy: Just like the Luma tree, human healing requires a safe space to gently peel back outdated defence mechanisms, past trauma, and old patterns to uncover your resilient, authentic self.
Consultation: We look at the broader ecosystem. We help organisations, schools, and clinics examine their structural health, facilitating systemic changes so their teams can thrive.
Training: We cultivate professional growth. By providing clinicians and educators with evidence-based training, we help spread deep roots of psychological knowledge across the wider community.